The Korean Car Blog has a succinct summary of everything that separates the new eMP architecture (underpinning the new GV90 flagship electric SUV) from the more mundane E-GMP (that's underneath a variety of Hyundai and Kia EVs, as well as the Genesis GV60). The list of upgrades is impressive: 🔹Stiffer structure to support pillarless coach rear doors, with a revised flat-floor architecture to support fully swiveling front seats 🔹Rear-wheel steering (to keep up with the Europ

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/4uitOP7wELI Bentley’s First EV Bentley’s first EV, the Torcal, blends the marque’s traditional luxury character with the performance and technology of Porsche’s 800-volt PPE platform. Slightly smaller and less expensive than the Bentayga, the $218,000 SUV pairs a 108 kWh battery with dual motors producing up to 876 hp and an estimated 375-mile WLTP range, while rear-wheel steering and fully active dampers aim to preserve Bentley’s signatu

The original Pixo was a rebadged Suzuki Alto for Europe--but now it's Renault-based. And while the new Renault Twingo E-Tech leveraged the original's iconic design, and Dacia went for a chunkier look with the new Spring, Nissan went down a lower-investment path with their new entry-level electric hatch. While the Dacia got its own look inside and out, the Renault roots of the new Pixo are more apparent here. Greenhouse and doors carry over from the Twingo, while the Pixo gets

Two years ago, Renault rebooted the R17 sports coupe from the 1970s as a modern EV heavily layered with heritage design cues. Now, with the Paris Motor Show around the corner, Renault has taken another icon--the compact Renault 8 Gordini--and reinvented it for the electric age. The original Renault 8 launched in 1962 as a rear-engined compact sedan as an alternative to VW's Beetle; the 95hp Gordini launched two years later, as an early precursor to today's hot hatches. The ne

Like every other automaker, Bentley's EV strategy has been upended. The new Torcal should have been on sale last year and would have been followed by a string of EVs leading to an all-EV portfolio by 2030. But the new plan means we won't see another EV until early next decade. That’s fine; they have a portfolio of PHEV and plain-old gasoline-powered vehicles. But if your tastes run to EVs, they’re off to a good start. Rolls-Royce told us the Spectre was designed as a Rolls fi

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/F56xAForFEY Bigger is Better Kia’s PV7 is a larger, midsize electric commercial van built on the same 800-volt-capable E-GMP.S platform and software ecosystem as the award-winning PV5, which became Europe’s top-selling small electric van with a 37% market share in the first half of 2026. Positioned between Ford’s Transit Custom and full-size Transit, the PV7 follows a capacity-focused “tool box” concept and will eventually offer 23 cargo,

Their new commercial concept does exactly what it says on the tin Stellantis’ Pro One commercial vehicle business unit says, “It is a box, it has wheels.” It, of course, is... the Box On Wheels, or simply “BOW.” (yes, oddly, with a period after the name). Developed with UQI Robotics, it is intended to be a fully autonomous electric delivery van for urban and controlled-environment operations. There are no technical specifications, nor are there photos of the interior--which,

The first of Dacia’s four new EVs reboots the China-built Spring with a simple and stylish European-built Twingo derivative... The original Spring has a complicated origin; it was born from Renault’s City K-ZE, itself derived from the emerging-market-focused Kwid. It received numerous upgrades to increase its appeal to European buyers, and underwent two facelifts. The new Spring is based on the just-launched Renault Twingo E-Tech (off the RGEV Small platform, formerly known a

Audi has brought back the innovative 80mpg A2 small hatchback--with a zero-emissions twist... Launched in late 1999, the original A2 boasted a fixed hood, a slick profile, and lightweight aluminum construction. Now, with the entry-level A1 and Q2 out of production, the A2 e-tron becomes Audi's smallest entry and most affordable EV. It shares its rear-drive (!) MEB platform with VW's ID.3 Neo, coming in about 10% more expensive than its non-luxury counterpart (at least in Germ

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/fsrbgRwFD5c Return of the Pajero Mitsubishi is reviving the legendary Pajero as a true body-on-frame SUV based on the Triton midsize pickup, pairing updated suspension hardware with a 2.4-liter turbodiesel and eight-speed automatic at launch, while electrified powertrains and smaller Pajero variants are expected to follow. Its distinctive “Grand Charisma” design draws from the Elevance concept and nods to earlier Pajeros through details s

Can an offroad icon be a halo vehicle? Mitsubishi hopes bringing back the legendary Pajero adds some sparkle to the brand... While the Montero (the Pajero’s nameplate in North America) never achieved the status of a Wrangler or a Bronco, the picture looked quite different overseas. The original debuted 44 years ago, inspired by the Mitsubishi PX33--Japan’s first 4WD sedan. It spawned midsize, small, and kei-class variants, and exited production five years ago. Mitsubishi has

Honda's upcoming India-built 0 Series Alpha SUV India's Tata Motors has been quite busy lately, between rebooting the Sierra SUV, working with Chery/JLR on their new Avinya premium EVs, and helping Stellantis create a new affordable Jeep. Honda, meanwhile, has been facing numerous headwinds. They cancelled three state-of-the-art SUVs mere months before the first one was scheduled to hit the market, and are unwinding the relationship that yielded the now-dead Honda Prologue an

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/RhtL5YDiKNY Genesis Aims High The Genesis GV90 positions Genesis squarely in the six-figure electric luxury SUV arena, translating much of the Neolun concept’s show-car drama into production form with coach doors, high-end cabin materials, advanced lighting, and a tech-heavy interior experience. Built on a Genesis-exclusive eMP platform with a large 123.5kWh battery, an estimated 310-mile range, 800V fast charging, and a 656hp twin-motor

Dreame Technology, like the UK’s Dyson, wanted to expand their portfolio beyond vacuum cleaners. Sir James Dyson invested (and lost) $600M in a failed effort to launch a luxury electric crossover, but Dreame aimed even higher (although no one knows how much money was invested). Bugatti- and Rolls-Royce-inspired EVs were joined by supercars, highlighted by an appearance at CES in Las Vegas this past January. But it sounds like the business model for Dreame’s automotive busines

IMAGE: GEMINI Between Automotive News' future product updates and rumors of reveals at dealer meetings, we are starting to get an idea of some of the upcoming new entries to the Ford and Lincoln portfolios. I've already discussed the Mustang Mach-4, so let's look at what else is out there... Ford Bronco Pickup: There were rumors of a Bronco pickup as far back as six years ago, with Motor Trend reporting a mid-2024 launch. It was reportedly scrapped a year later; the introduct

Toyota appears to be following a path set by Cupra and Polestar image Autocar The company’s new supercar, the generically named “GT”, has no Toyota badging on it, but rather GR (as in Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s performance arm). The outgoing Supra and current 86 also carry GR badging, and performance-oriented GR variants of the Corolla, Yaris, and other models are out there as well. Autocar offers up some new info on the resurrection of the MR2 (likely to be sold as the GR MR2, b

A little over two years after the Neolun concept debuted in New York (and perhaps a bit later than we expected to see it) the production model, dubbed GV90, was officially unveiled by Genesis last week. Much of what we saw was both surprising and not surprising. The concept's coach doors, heated wooden floors, swiveling front seats, pop-up center touchscreen, cashmere trim, and indigo upholstery were appropriate for a visionary vehicle, and few expected most, if not all, of t

Investor Day deck highlights EREVs, new portfolio entries, and affordable performance... The 2nd most profitable automotive group for the 2nd year in a row, Hyundai revealed their latest strategic update at their annual Investor Day. They claim to be on track for their 2030 targets, including a 9.0% operating profit margin, 5.55M annual sales (+35% vs 2025), 60% electrified vehicles (+37 points vs 2025), and 6% global market share (+1.3 points vs 2025). They also see robotics

"What if the Slate Truck had an internal combustion engine?" I'm apparently not the only one who's asked that question--and startup REO Trucks is offering an answer.Between REO's website and The Autopian's rather extensive interview (linked below), there's a lot of interesting info available on this new affordable truck targeted to be in owners' hands in late 2028. The basic facts are intriguing: Body-on-frame construction with mechanical 4WD Existing L4 engine (preferably wi

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/PQ5cFZHkS5k image: Gemini Acura’s Next Vision The Acura Nexera concept previews the brand’s next design era as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration, introducing a dramatic “phantom lighting” signature and a sculptural, technology-focused performance look developed in California. With butterfly doors, a deployable rear spoiler, 22-inch center-lock wheels, a glass-heavy canopy, and sustainable premium materials, it presents Acura’s futu